Rugby News

Ospreys secured the bonus-point victory against Benetton Treviso which they required to keep up mathematical hopes of qualifying for next season's European Champions Cup.

Former Springboks coach Nick Mallett labelled the Sunwolves "embarrassing" after they suffered a 92-17 mauling against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Leeds Rhinos defied the form book as they edged to a 20-18 victory over Hull FC in a thrilling Super League clash at a rain-soaked Headingley Carnegie.

Wigan bounced back from their shock 62-0 hammering at Wakefield with a hard-fought 26-12 victory over Castleford at the DW Stadium on Friday.

Four second-half tries propelled PRO12 leaders Leinster to a 30-23 bonus point win over Edinburgh at the RDS on Friday night.

Super League leaders Warrington suffered a shock 11-0 defeat away to bottom club Huddersfield on Friday night.

England coach Eddie Jones has warned that "three or four" players have put their squad places in doubt with poor performances for their club sides.

England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones has described his time with Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink as "fascinating" after he visited the Premier League football club's training ground on Friday.

Danny Wilson has targeted a hat-trick of victories in Cardiff Blues' final three games as they attempt to finish in the top six of the Guinness PRO12.

Here's all the team news for Sunday's Premiership clashes, as Sale host Bath and London Irish travel to Newcastle Falcons.

Fly-half Beauden Barrett scored two tries as he guided the Hurricanes to a 38-13 win over the Rebels in Melbourne.

Check out Keith McKenzie's predictions ahead of a crucial round of Guinness PRO12 rugby

Tommy Bowe will play his first match of the season for Ulster after returning from a knee injury sustained on World Cup duty with Ireland.

Simon Zebo makes his 100th appearance for Munster as they travel to the Sportsground to take on rivals Connacht, live on Sky Sports.

The Warriors have recalled a number of Scotland internationals for their PRO12 clash against the Scarlets on Sky Sports as they look for an eighth successive victory.

All Black Israel Dagg made a two-try return from injury as the Crusaders beat the Jaguares 32-15 in Christchurch.

Craig Joubert has admitted he ran off the pitch after refereeing last year's World Cup quarter-final between Scotland and Australia in order to avoid confrontation with the players.